Bristol - Wikipedia
WebBristol (/ ˈ b r ɪ s t əl / ⓘ) is a city, unitary authority area and ceremonial county in South West England, the most populous city in the region. Built around the River Avon, it is bordered by the ceremonial counties of Gloucestershire to the north and Somerset to …
History of Bristol - Wikipedia
WebBristol is a city with a population of nearly half a million people in south west England, situated between Somerset and Gloucestershire on the tidal River Avon. It has been among the country's largest and most economically and culturally important cities for …
Bristol City Centre - Wikipedia
WebBristol City Centre is the commercial, cultural and business centre of Bristol, England. It is the area north of the New Cut of the River Avon, bounded by Clifton Wood and Clifton to the north-west, Kingsdown and Cotham to the north, and St Pauls, Lawrence Hill and St Phillip's Marsh to the east.
Subdivisions of Bristol - Wikipedia
WebSubdivisions of Bristol. The city of Bristol, England, is divided into many areas, which often overlap or have non-fixed borders. These include Parliamentary constituencies, council wards and unofficial neighbourhoods. There are no civil parishes in Bristol.
Bristol Harbour - Wikipedia
WebBristol Harbour. Coordinates: 51°27′N 2°36′W. Bristol Harbour, looking toward the city centre. Bristol Harbour is the harbour in the city of Bristol, England. The harbour covers an area of 70 acres (28 hectares). It is the former natural tidal river Avon through the city but was made into its current form in 1809 when the tide was ...
Bristol Cathedral - Wikipedia
WebBristol Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, is a Church of England cathedral in the city of Bristol, England. It is the seat of the Bishop of Bristol. The cathedral was originally an abbey dedicated to St Augustine, founded in 1140 and consecrated in 1148. [2]
Demographics of Bristol - Wikipedia
WebBristol, England is the tenth most populous city in the United Kingdom. Industry sectors of Bristol over time. Population. Bristol's total population, according to the 2011 UK census, was 428,234. The population density was 4,022 people per square km. Ethnicity. Ethnic makeup of Bristol by single year ages in 2021.
Timeline of Bristol - Wikipedia
WebThe following is a timeline of the history of the city of Bristol, England. Prior to 16th century. 803 – St James' Priory founded. [1] ca.1000 – A Saxon settlement began to grow up at the junction of the rivers Frome and Avon. [2] 1009 – Market active. [3] 12th C. – College Green created. [2] 1129 – St James' Priory founded. [2]
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery - Wikipedia
WebCoordinates: 51.4561°N 2.6053°W. Bristol Museum & Art Gallery is a large museum and art gallery in Bristol, England. The museum is situated in Clifton, about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) from the city centre. As part of Bristol Culture it is run …
History of local government in Bristol - Wikipedia
WebBristol City Council, formerly known as The Bristol Corporation (and colloquially as "The Corporation"), is the local government authority governing the city of Bristol, England. Following the Norman conquest of England in 1066, successive royal charters granted increasing rights of local governance to Bristol.
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